The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2690

2690. How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

1. How shall the young direct their way?
What light shall be their perfect guide?
Thy Word, O Lord, will safely lead,
If in its wisdom they confide.
Sincerely I have sought Thee, Lord,
O let me not from Thee depart;
To know Thy will and keep from sin
Thy Word I cherish in my heart.

2. O blessèd Lord, teach me Thy law,
Thy righteous judgments I declare;
Thy testimonies make me glad,
For they are wealth beyond compare.
Upon Thy precepts and Thy ways
My heart will meditate with awe;
Thy Word shall be my chief delight,
And I will not forget Thy law.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young direct their way?
• Title: How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?
• Author: Anonymous (1912)
• Meter: LMD
• Language: English
• Source: The Psalter (Pittsburgh: The United Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1912)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: SWEET HOUR, William B. Bradbury, 1861

Tune Information

• Name: SAGINA
• Composer: Thomas Campbell (1825)
• Meter: LMD
• Incipit: 11235 46721 34275
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain